Which Topics Will Be USed for Sync and Async National Championships?

As we gear up for these prestigious events, here's everything you need to know about the topics that will be used at this year’s NOF Championship Tournament.

Synchronous National Championships Topics

For those participating in our live, synchronous event, the topics are designed to engage deep analytical thinking and robust debate:

• Lincoln-Douglas Debate:

  • Topic: "Resolved: In a democracy, a people ought to have the right to secede from their government."

• Public Forum Debate:

  • Topic: "Resolved: The United States should establish a comprehensive bilateral trade agreement with the European Union."

• Extemporaneous Speaking:

  • Categories: US Elections, Economy, Asia & Eastern Europe, Africa

• Impromptu Speaking:

  • Elementary and Middle School Divisions: Concrete nouns, abstract nouns, and proverbs for prelim rounds, with quotations for elimination rounds.

  • High School Division: Quotations for all rounds.

• Congress, Worlds, and NOF Mock Trial:

  • Release Date for Topics: May 13th at 12:00 PM Pacific, two weeks prior to the tournament.

Asynchronous National Championships Topics

Our asynchronous tournament allows competitors to showcase their skills via pre-recorded submissions, and the topics are equally challenging:

• Lincoln-Douglas Debate:

  • Topic: "Resolved: The primary objective of the United States criminal justice system ought to be rehabilitation."

• Public Forum Debate:

  • Topic: "Resolved: The United Nations should abolish permanent membership on its Security Council."

• Policy Debate:

  • Topic: "Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase fiscal redistribution in the United States by adopting a federal jobs guarantee, expanding Social Security, and/or providing a basic income."

• Congress, Async Debate, Assigned Platform, and NOF Mock Trial:

  • Release Date for Topics: May 13th at 12:00 PM Pacific, three weeks prior to the tournament.

• Extemporaneous and Impromptu Speaking:

  • Release Date for Topics: June 1st at 12:00 PM Pacific.

These topics reflect the complex and diverse issues that are relevant in today's global and domestic spheres. We encourage all participants to begin their preparations early, as mastering these topics will require thoughtful research and strategic planning.

Whether you're a debater, a speaker, or a mock trial enthusiast, these topics will provide a platform for you to demonstrate your skills, engage with critical issues, and gain valuable experience in the art of forensics.

We look forward to seeing how competitors approach these topics and wish everyone the best in their preparations. For any questions or further details, please feel free to reach out to us. Let's make these national championships a remarkable showcase of talent and intellect!

Happy Prepping!

The National Online Forensics Team